Láscar Volcano Ascent (5,592 m)
Climb Chile's most active volcano and look into its smoking crater
- Duration
- 12 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 2–8
- Minimum age
- 16
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
- Operated by
- Licancabur Altiplano
Overview
Láscar is a non-technical but demanding climb: from the trailhead at 4,900 m you ascend loose volcanic scree for around three hours to the rim of a crater that still breathes sulphur fumes. The view sweeps across the Salar de Atacama, Licancabur and the Altiplano lagoons.
This ascent is ideal as a first 5,000-metre summit, but only after at least three days of acclimatisation in San Pedro. Guides carry oxygen and a satellite phone.
Highlights
- Summit at 5,592 m
- Active crater with fumaroles
- Views over Salar de Atacama
- Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques on the return
Included
- Mountain guide (1 per 4 climbers)
- 4x4 transport
- Packed lunch and hydration
- Emergency oxygen
- Trekking poles
Not included
- Park fees
- Mountain boots (rental available)
- Travel insurance
Before you go
Minimum 3 days of acclimatisation above 2,400 m. Good cardiovascular fitness.
